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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2000
Page
1
Bob Thomas of The Associated Press surveys the history of the Academy Awards, reflecting on his memories from attending 56 ceremonies and noting key moments, trends, and milestones that shaped the awards over the years.
Second-seeded Iowa State and UCLA collide in the NCAA tournament Midwest Regional semifinals. The matchup pits two of the hottest teams in the Sweet 16 as they seek a spot in the regional final.
The Amarillo Globe News publishes the winning student advertisements in the 13th annual Design An Ad special section, showcasing creativity from local students and highlighting the skills developed through the Newspapers In Education program.
The Amarillo Globe News celebrates 100 Panhandle sports legends in a Celebrate 2000 special section highlighted in the Sunday News Globe.
Defense firms including Lockheed Martin EG&G Honeywell and Mason & Hanger parent Day Zimmerman seek a five year Pantex plant management contract. University system tech teams from Texas and Texas A&M join support bids. Day Zimmerman partners TRW CH2M Hill and WAMM Engineering provide systems integration safety analyses and safety basis expertise. EG&G teams with Los Alamos Technical Associates bringing nuclear and non nuclear engineering experience.
A Costa Rican student was beaten by riot police during a Wednesday protest against privatizing the state telecom monopoly. The incident occurred as demonstrators criticized government plans and called for transparency and public input.
The Senate approved by 100 to 0 a measure joining the House to allow Social Security recipients to earn full benefits without penalization. President Clinton is pledged to sign. Supporters in Amarillo say fairness for seniors who work beyond retirement age and rising costs require reform. The plan gradually raised the cap to 30,000 by 2002. The House previously passed a near identical bill. The Senate technical change ensures workers aged 64 are not penalized.
Emotions ran high at a Llano Cemetery Association meeting as more than 300 shareholders voted to censure board members who led the push to file bankruptcy. About 350 attended the Amarillo event. 315 registered as shareholders while questions and criticism targeted the board and attorney fees. Helen Vahue was reelected to a three year term, with Gallarneau and Hill also winning unanimous three year terms.
A strong low pressure system bringing moisture to the region drops welcome rain across the Golden Spread. NWS in Amarillo logged 1.84 inches by 10:30 p.m. with Canyon 1.12 inches and Pampa 0.28 by 4 p.m. Local agronomist Brent Bean says the rain eases drought on winter wheat and should reduce irrigation costs for upcoming corn and sorghum. Clovis, Portales, Roosevelt County and Union County report varied totals from .03 to 1 inch. Amarillo totals stand at 1.87 inches for March, 33 percent below the yearly norm. Forecasts call for more rain today with a 60 percent shower chance and highs in the mid-50s.
Relatives of Elian Gonzalez say they will take the case to the Supreme Court if needed as they appeal a federal ruling that ordered Elian to be sent to his father in Cuba. Attorneys filed a notice of appeal with the 7th U.S. Circuit, while Cuban American groups discuss legal tactics.
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